§ 23-115-1002. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Claimant agency” means a state agency, department, board, bureau, commission, or authority: (A) To which a person owes a debt; or (B) That acts on behalf of a person to collect a debt; (2) “Debt” means a: (A) Liquidated sum due and owing any claimant agency when the sum […]
§ 23-115-607. Business closure authority — Notice
(a) In addition to all other remedies provided by law for failure to remit lottery proceeds due the Office of the Arkansas Lottery, the Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery may close the business of a retailer if the retailer fails to comply with § 23-115-605(b) three (3) times within any consecutive twenty-four-month […]
§ 23-115-1003. Collection remedy not exclusive
The collection remedy authorized by this subchapter is in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedy available by law.
§ 23-115-608. Administrative hearing
(a) A retailer may request an administrative hearing concerning the decision of the Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery to close the retailer’s business. (b) Within five (5) business days after the delivery or attempted delivery of the notice required by § 23-115-607(c), the retailer may file a written protest, signed by the […]
§ 23-115-609. Judicial relief
(a) (1) If the decision of the hearing officer under § 23-115-608 is to affirm the closure of the business, the decision shall be submitted in writing and delivered by the United States Postal Service or by hand to the retailer. (2) The retailer may seek judicial relief from the decision by filing suit within […]
§ 23-115-610. Business closure procedure
(a) If a retailer fails to timely seek administrative or judicial review of a business closure decision or if the business closure decision is affirmed after administrative or judicial review, the Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery shall direct the Department of Finance and Administration to affix a written notice to all entrances […]
§ 23-115-611. Revocation and suspension of business license
(a) The closure of a business under this subchapter shall be grounds for cancellation, suspension, revocation, or termination of a retailer license under § 23-115-604. (b) The closure of a business under this subchapter shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of any business license granted under the laws of the State of Arkansas, […]
§ 23-115-612. Authority to promulgate rules
The Office of the Arkansas Lottery may promulgate rules necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this subchapter.
§ 23-115-701. Procurements — Major procurement contracts — Competitive bidding
(a) (1) The Office of the Arkansas Lottery may purchase, lease, or lease-purchase goods or services as necessary for effectuating the purposes of this chapter. (2) The office may make procurements that integrate functions, including without limitation: (A) Lottery design; (B) Ticket distribution to retailers; (C) Supply of goods and services; and (D) Advertising. (3) […]
§ 23-115-801. Lottery proceeds
(a) (1) Lottery proceeds are the property of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery. (2) (A) The office shall pay its operating expenses from its lottery proceeds. (B) (i) An amount of lottery proceeds determined by the office to maximize net proceeds for scholarships shall be made available as prize money. (ii) (a) Subdivision (a)(2)(B)(i) […]